UPP after one year

**Mr. Clean** · 03-21-2004, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by groebuck
That`s weird - My UPP is a thin white - has a chemical smell (solvant) - this is when you open the top and wiff ...

This is the version I have. I received my bottle at the end of `03. It is almost watery. It goes on quite easily and removes easy as well.

**kimwallace** · 03-21-2004, 10:25 PM

I forgot about the long distance ... SORRY:-(
Maybe an e-mail to PAC then

**disasnguy** · 03-22-2004, 02:57 AM

mine smells like red vines. it`s a medium but not too thick. it`s a creamy to white color. I find that it does smear if i use too much product. i used less product and let it sit longer and it was easier to remove. i did notice SOME smearing in some areas were i put too much product. but most of the time it comes off completely.

**Chris Y.** · 03-22-2004, 03:50 AM

I got mine about 3 months ago and it`s got more of a chem. smell. Not bad or harsh...but not bubble gum either.

Excellent stuff... 3 months, about 3 coats (one coat every month) and still going strong on my SL 500.

Boss_429 · 03-22-2004, 06:05 AM

The only time I`ve noticed any problems with UPP, is if it comes in contact with any water. It tends to smear when that happens. :dunno

**jgv** · 03-22-2004, 07:56 AM

Ok, and just FWIW, I`m not tell nothing against the product, in fact, it`s one of the best looking products I have...

My problem is only removing it, when I do that looks like I`m moving it around.

Now my thoughts:

- My product is ratter creamy, it compares to EX-P, also in color. Some say theirs is liquid.

- My product smells very well, one of the best smelling I have, while others say theirs smell like solvent or something.

Would it be the case that mine came from a batch with less solvents, thus the smell, consistency and drying problem?

Would be interesting to compare, maybe one of you who has one that works fine can send me some to compare. I could send some of mine or something else in return

**AutopiaAdmin** · 03-22-2004, 08:24 AM

I find that most consumers confuse the chemical smell of the pure polymers in UPP with that of a solvent.

Although all versions of UPP contain 17% refined odorless mineral spirits, the predominant smell is the polymer blend.

UPP that is a creamy, thicker consistency with a bubble gum aroma is version 2 that was available from early in 2002 until April of 2003. We were pleased with this version as it had the good looks and durability that we were looking for.
There was a learning curve for this product. It needed two things: Thin application and time to cure.

As we all know, when it comes to car wax... you can`t please everyone.

With the learning curve in mind we decided that UPP had to become more user friendly to obtain more widespread acceptance. (In hindsight, it looks like we were right.

) We also knew that we couldn`t sacrifice looks or durability no matter what we did.

Version 3, the most current version is born. Thin viscosity, no artificial fragrances added.

Just easy to use, long lasting polymer protection that looks great and is very slick.

We still recommend thin application. The thinner the better with any product. This version of UPP has awesome spreadability. A little goes a long way. It just keeps going and going and going.

The drying time is now down to 15 minutes. At least that is what is on the bottle. I still prefer 30-45 minutes "just to be sure".

Wiping the remaining residue off with a microfiber towel is almost effortless if the product was applied to smooth new or like-new surface that is free of contaminants.

The crystal-clear pictures that UPP users post are often very amazing.

**jgv** · 03-22-2004, 08:46 AM

So this last UPP is the one people talk about....

So I was right after all when I posted this thread last year http://www.detailcity.com/forums/sho...&threadid=1515

Too bad I didn`t wait another month before I ordered it last year

**jstn** · 03-22-2004, 09:57 AM

maybe something happened to the product during shipping? is it possible it could get too hot or too coldduring that long shipping period? its just strange because i have read no other thread about UPP smearing. I am positive it isnt user error because i have read many of your other posts (jgv) and you are definetly well experienced in detailing (and not to mention, everyone else who has been at DC a while highly respects all of your opinions.)

**awd330** · 03-22-2004, 12:36 PM

Well, I guess this means that I`ve only seen Versions 1 & 2. I`ll have to add version 3 to my shopping list. :crazy

**CharlesW** · 03-22-2004, 12:43 PM

Sounds like it is about time for one of Jeff Bruce`s 22% discount sales on UPP.

Then we all can try the latest version.

Charles

**awd330** · 03-22-2004, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by CharlesW
Sounds like it is about time for one of Jeff Bruce`s 22% discount sales on UPP.
Then we all can try the latest version.

Charles

:yeah